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• 'Big goal from a big player!' - Van Dijk scores Netherlands opener

  14-06-2026 23:59 via bbc.com
  
  Virgil van Dijk scores the opening goal in the Netherlands Group F match against Japan at the 2026 World Cup.
  
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• Summerville scores 'sizzler' as Netherlands retake lead

  14-06-2026 23:56 via bbc.com
  
  Crysencio Summerville's "sizzler" of a goal helps Netherlands retake the lead against Japan in their Group F fixture at the 2026 World Cup.
  
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• World Cup teams reject Ceferin 'uninteresting' claim

  14-06-2026 23:22 via bbc.com
  
  Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin has been criticised for reportedly claiming the World Cup expansion for the 2026 finals has led to 'uninteresting' games.
  
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• 'I'll be staying out of the way' - Southgate on World Cup punditry

  14-06-2026 22:57 via bbc.com
  
  Former England manager Sir Gareth Southgate says he turned down work as a pundit at the World Cup because he did not think it would be "helpful" to the side's chances.
  
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• England-Croatia referee was called Grade E by Tuchel

  14-06-2026 22:45 via bbc.com
  
  Clement Turpin is appointed referee for England's opening World Cup game against Croatia on Wednesday - and was once labelled a "Grade E" official by head coach Thomas Tuchel.
  
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• Havertz scores twice as Germany thrash Curacao

  14-06-2026 22:01 via bbc.com
  
  Four-time winners Germany overcome a brief scare from World Cup debutants Curacao before turning on the style to win their Group E opener in Houston.
  
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• Comenencia scores Curacao's first-ever World Cup goal

  14-06-2026 20:58 via bbc.com
  
  Livano Comenencia makes national history scoring Curacao's first-ever World Cup goal against Germany in their Group E match in Houston.
  
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• Porro signs new long-term Tottenham contract

  14-06-2026 20:00 via bbc.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur right-back Pedro Porro signs a new, long-term contract with the club understood to be valid until 2031.
  
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• Arbeloa, Mourinho, Silva trading places - with agent key to swaps

  14-06-2026 19:44 via bbc.com
  
  Alvaro Arbeloa, Jose Mourinho and Marco Silva are replacing each other at Fulham, Real Madrid and Benfica - with one super-agent key to the swaps.
  
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• How will Scotland approach Morocco game after opening win?

  14-06-2026 19:15 via bbc.com
  
  How will Scotland approach Group C games against Morocco and Brazil after a tense opening victory over Haiti in Boston?
  
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• Real Madrid agree £51.8m deal for Chelsea's Cucurella

  14-06-2026 18:41 via bbc.com
  
  Real Madrid have agreed a deal worth up to £51.8m to sign Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella after the World Cup.
  
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• Why can't World Cup games kick off on time?

  14-06-2026 17:11 via bbc.com
  
  A delay to Scotland's Group C tie with Haiti in Massachusetts continued a noticeable trend of tardiness at the 2026 tournament, with none of the first eight matches kicking off on time.
  
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• The 20-year-old who stole the show on Scotland's World Cup return

  14-06-2026 14:06 via bbc.com
  
  Ben Gannon-Doak wasn't born when Scotland last played at the men's World Cup. But the 20-year-old was at the heart of their long-awaited return and their first win at the tournament in 36 years as he stole the show against Haiti.
  
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• Could Japan be the World Cup's dark horses?

  14-06-2026 14:02 via bbc.com
  
  Japan could be one of the surprise packages of the 2026 World Cup, with growing belief they are ready to go further than ever before.
  
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• BBC Sport pundits choose England World Cup XIs - who would you pick?

  14-06-2026 13:04 via bbc.com
  
  Thomas Tuchel will pick his first England World Cup team on Wednesday, when the Three Lions take on Croatia. BBC Sport pundits choose their starting XIs - who would you pick?
  
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• Leicester set to appoint former Rangers boss Martin

  14-06-2026 12:21 via bbc.com
  
  Russell Martin, who led Southampton into the Premier League in 2024, has been out of work since being sacked by Rangers in October.
  
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• Leicester close in on Martin appointment

  14-06-2026 12:21 via bbc.com
  
  Russell Martin, who led Southampton into the Premier League in 2024, has been out of work since being sacked by Rangers in October.
  
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• Fifa to pay Somali referee Artan full World Cup fee

  14-06-2026 11:00 via bbc.com
  
  Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup, will still receive his tournament fee from Fifa in full.
  
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• Smaller than Isle of Man & huge Dutch influence: Curacao making history

  14-06-2026 10:48 via bbc.com
  
  Curacao has possibly been most famous for its alcoholic drink of the same name - but now the nation is ready to announce itself at the World Cup.
  
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• Was this offside? Technology fault leaves questions over VAR images

  14-06-2026 10:32 via bbc.com
  
  Fifa have blamed a technical fault for the delay in releasing the VAR images after a potential - and controversial - offside call during Qatar's World Cup draw with Switzerland.
  
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• Rangers agree deal for Hearts boss McInnes - gossip

  14-06-2026 09:46 via bbc.com
  
  Several reports say head coach Derek McInnes is on the verge of completing a switch from Tynecastle to Ibrox...
  
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• Refugee who quit Bayern to create Aussie World Cup dream

  14-06-2026 09:41 via bbc.com
  
  Nestory Irankunda was born as a refugee in Tanzania before becoming Australian record breaker with goal in victory over Turkey.
  
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• Clinical Australia upset Turkey in World Cup opener

  14-06-2026 09:16 via bbc.com
  
  Watch highlights as Australia beat Turkey in their opening match, with 20-year-old Nestory Irankunda becoming the Socceroos's youngest ever World Cup goalscorer.
  
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• Shirts, stuffed lions & Lego - the stolen England items worth $18,000

  14-06-2026 08:15 via bbc.com
  
  Two men are charged for stealing $18,000 worth of property from England at their Kansas City training base.
  
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• What does 1-0 win mean for Scotland's chances of qualification?

  14-06-2026 07:31 via bbc.com
  
  With eight third-place finishers advancing to the last 32, might three points be enough for Scotland to make history?
  
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• England's first World Cup training session: What did we learn?

  14-06-2026 07:01 via bbc.com
  
  England have had their first training session in Kansas City - what did we learn?
  
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• Why Haiti v Scotland was antidote to the ills of world football

  14-06-2026 06:54 via bbc.com
  
  It might have been nervy. It might not have been pretty. But Scotland are here. And Scotland have won. Tom English reports from Boston.
  
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• McGinn fires Scotland to first World Cup win for 36 years

  14-06-2026 06:06 via bbc.com
  
  John McGinn's goal was enough as Scotland beat Haiti 1-0 at the Boston Stadium to record their first win at a World Cup for 36 years.
  
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• McGinn 'beaming with pride' - and hopes kids around Scotland are too

  14-06-2026 05:40 via bbc.com
  
  Scotland's John McGinn says his "scuffed" goal which downed Haiti in their World Cup opener leaves him "beaming with pride".
  
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• Has Vinicius Jr brilliance just papered over the Brazilian cracks?

  14-06-2026 03:56 via bbc.com
  
  Vinicius Jr scores a wonder goal to rescue his side but Brazil's performance against Morocco raises more questions than answers.
  
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• McGinn gives Scotland the lead against Haiti

  14-06-2026 03:48 via bbc.com
  
  John McGinn puts Scotland 1-0 up against Haiti in their Group C opener at the Boston Stadium.
  
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• Spectacular Vinicius Jr goal earns Brazil draw against Morocco

  14-06-2026 02:42 via bbc.com
  
  Vinicius Jr scores a spectacular solo goal to earn a draw for five-time winners Brazil against Morocco at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
  
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